Beer Helps!

And another thing...

We have actively lobbied the State Legislature to give incentives for the local farms to grow and harvest barley and hops.
They'll probably need incentives, as the infrastructure is not adequate at this point to grow raw materials and get them to market.
We're working with the New York State Brewer's Association on this project.

We monitor cleaning chemicals to meet NYC standards before disposal, we do not put anything into the sewer without proper treatment.

We recycle all office paper, mixed cardboard, all scrap metal and all plastic drums/stretch/cups/other.

We take part in energy conservation programs during peak demand periods (go to www.ecsgrid.com for more information.)

The brewery stays rather cold in the winter (60°F inside) and rather warm in the summer (93°F).

Environmental Stewardship
We believe strongly in doing our part to impact the environment in which we live
in a positive, enriching manner. Since day one at KelSo, we have correlated the
health of our community with the health of our business (not much of a stretch really.)

Key Points to Environmental Stewardship

Kegged beer is inherently better, as packaging is kept to a minimum and reused regularly providing less waste.

We use products and ingredients that are cultivated in an environmentally sustainable manner.

All of our suppliers are required to submit an Environmental Statement (either official or unofficial) that they recycle waste and minimize energy usage or use alternative forms of energy.

We use biodegradable sanitizer.

See what our friends are saying...

"Your donation of beer was essential to making this event successful. Together
we raised more than $75,000 to support education programs for students and young farmers."
Jill Isenbarger, Executive Director
Stone Barns Center for Food & AgricultureRead the entire letter

"Thank you for joining our efforts to support local farmers and to ensure that all New Yorkers
have access to fresh, sustainable and locally grown food."
Jessica Gaffney, Events and Marketing Manager
Jacquie Berger, Executive Director
Just FoodRead the entire letter

"On behalf of the Food Bank For New York City Board of Directors, staff
and especially the people we serve, I would like to thank Kelso Beer Company for their contribution of
6 kegs of beer and set-up of a full service booth the Great Hot Dog Cookoff."
Lucy Cabrera, PH.D., CAE, President & CEO
Foodbank for New York City
Read the entire letter

"On behalf of the Board of Directors and the entire staff at Just Food, we would like to thank you for your much valued
participation in the "Day in the Life" online auction in association with the JUST FOOD CONFERENCE 2012:
EAT. WORK. GROW THE MOVEMENT."
Jessica Gaffney, Events and Marketing Manager
Jacquie Berger, Executive Director
Just FoodRead the entire letter

"We are only two years old, but we are working to make a positive impact
on people's lives. With your help, we are able to do that."
Clinton Miller, President
Brown Community Development CorporationRead the entire letter

"The Lower East Side Ecology Center appreciates the Support
of Kelso beer company over the last five years and is looking forward to more cooperation and friendship into the future."
Carey Pulverman, Project Manager
Lower East Side Ecology CenterRead the entire letter